Women of Scotland

by Helen Susan Swift

Women of Scotland is a thematic time trip through Scottish history, and the important part women have played in its past. From the humble to the great, Scottish women have been at the forefront and background of events. Here are the fisherwomen, the warriors, the great writers, the Jacobites, the martyrs and the mill girls. Without them, Scotland would not have existed. Join a great journey from the Dark Ages to the 21st century, and learn about the women who have been the driving force behind this small, yet dynamic nation.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Scotland, Biography, Feminism, Research

262 pages, Paperback

First published April 5, 2013

About the author

Born and bred in Scotland, I live in the north east of the country. My interests include history and folklore, as well as nature and animals.

Reviews

[Lady Kim]

Excellent read there were lost of unknown Scottish women that played there part on history that have not been remembered I learnt a lot from this book

[Alex Apostol]

This was a great overview of women from the beginning of Scotland's time through myths and legends all the way up to current time. I purchased this book for research in a historical fiction book based in 11th century Scotland and it was very useful in my research, though the majority of the book's stories of women take place after the 15th century.

[Deedra]

Audible:Good book.I found it interesting.I did have trouble with the accent.Not sure what region of Scotland the lass was from.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.' 

[Blanca]

This is a very interesting book with data worth reading more than once.

[Emma Dargue]

Great overlook of Scottish womanhood. Learnt about some figures i didn't know.

[Lynn]

Very ambitious and extremely interesting. Writing is uneven making it hard to get through in spots. Definitely worth a read and gives a good overall description of the tenacity of Scottish women!

[K115987]

Che peccato, che occasione sprecata. Mi aspettavo un libro che parlasse di grandi donne scozzesi in maniera organica, con contestualizzazioni geografiche e storiche, per rendere accessibile il tutto anche a chi scozzese non è.
Mi sono ritrovata invece tra le mani un lunghissimo elenco di donne che, in quanto a matrimoni, luoghi e gesta, venivano liquidate in poche righe, lasciando la mia ignoranza in materia perfettamente intatta.
Luoghi e nomi di clan che solo agli scozzesi saranno familiari. Episodi storici sconosciuti o dati per scontati. Storie folcloristiche date per veri eventi storici fino alla fine.
Insomma, una noiosissima accozzaglia di cose e una grande occasione sprecata.
Peccato.

[R.E. Admore]

An insightful look at the history, culture, and women of Scotland. Perhaps not grippingly told, but very informative and a good starting point for those who wish to study more about the subject. A good bibliography is included which should aid in research. Although told in broad strokes, there are some delicious tidbits to enjoy on this historic journey. My thanks to the author for telling the stories of these heroic Scottish women.

[Ms Quill]

An interesting read. Fascinating to read if you are keen on the history of women's roles, especially in the early centuries. A good one to have on the bookshelf if you are a writer of historical fiction and would like some character inspiration.

[Susan]

This book is quite convincing that most women in Scottish history led very difficult lives. I was more intrigued by the later chapters in which women had a much larger repertoire of possible roles.

[Leigh Ann]

I really enjoyed learning about the unsung women of Scotland that are often lost to history. The author did a great job of mixing humor with the realities of life in the past. The narrator on the audiobook was great and brought a lot of depth to the stories she was telling.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Casey]

This was an interesting book, one of those books you see on Kindle Unlimited and decide to try. Swift writes about some Scottish women who are well known but also includes sketches of women that history seems to have largely forgotten about. Using the historical timeline of Scotland, Swift presents women in their time and place, making them feel real to the reader. If you are interested in Scottish History, social life, and women's roles in both, Women of Scotland is a great choice.